First published 2012
Catherine Bailey thought she had found the perfect man in Lee. Gorgeous and charismatic, he swept her off her feet with passionate attention that her friends envied. But Lee's charm masked a controlling nature that grew increasingly dangerous. His jealousy consumed him, and his erratic behavior terrified Catherine. When she tried to warn others, no one believed her fears about the man they all adored. Four years later, Catherine has rebuilt her life as Cathy, living in careful isolation behind multiple locks. Lee sits in prison, and she has learned to trust no one. When her attractive neighbor Stuart shows interest, Cathy dares to hope for happiness again. Then the phone call comes. Lee will be released soon. Strange signs follow. Objects move in her apartment, arranged just as Lee used to do. She spots the former friend who testified against her at trial. Cathy realizes Lee has found her again. Now she must face the demons of her past one final time, fighting for the freedom she worked so hard to build.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, contemporary, thriller, psychological-thriller
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, second-chance, unreliable-narrator
416 pages · Kindle Edition · Harper
Content warnings: abuse, domestic-violence